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Best Customers: Demographics of Consumer Demand is a unique look at who the best and biggest customers are for hundreds of individual products and services, alerting marketers to potential booms and busts in the years ahead.
Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2004 Consumer Expenditure Survey, Best Customers analyzes household spending on more than 300 products and services by age of householder, household income, household type, race and Hispanic origin of householder, region of residence, and educational attainment of householder. It identifies which households spend the most on a product or service (the best customers) and which control the largest share of spending (the biggest customers).
The book is divided into 21 chapters, arranged alphabetically, with each chapter focusing on a major spending category. Within each chapter, individual products and services are arranged alphabetically. The chapters are: alcoholic beverages, apparel, computers, education, entertainment, financial products and services, household furnishings, gifts to non-household members, groceries, health care, household services, housekeeping supplies, personal care products and services, reading material, restaurants and carry-outs, shelter and utilities, telephone, tobacco, transportation, travel, and utilities.
Each table analyzes household spending on a particular product or service and is accompanied by text identifying the best and biggest customers, analyzing spending patterns, describing spending trends for the product over the past few years, and predicting future trends based on the nation's changing demographics.
The first of the four appendices describes the Consumer Expenditure Survey, which is the source of the data. Appendix B shows you the percentage of households purchasing the items examined in an average quarter of 2004 and how much the purchasers spent. Appendix C ranks the book’s products and services by how much the average household spends on them. The final appendix shows trends in household spending by major category between 2000 and 2004, after adjusting for inflation.
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”This is a book for the marketer, with information on the potential market for each service and product . . . a must reference.”
— American Reference Books Annual
“The data are as accessible to general as to academic readers.”
— CHOICE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1. Alcoholic Beverages
Highlights
Alcoholic Beverage Spending, 2000 to 2004
Alcoholic Beverages Purchased on Trips
Beer and Ale at Home
Beer and Ale at Restaurants and Bars
Whiskey and Other Alcohol at Home
Whiskey and Other Alcohol at Restaurants and Bars
Wine at Home
Wine at Restaurants and Bars
Chapter 2. Apparel
Highlights
Apparel Spending, 2000 to 2004
Boys’ Apparel
Children’s Shoes
Coin-Operated Apparel Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Girls’ Apparel
Infants’ Apparel
Jewelry
Men’s Apparel
Men’s Shoes
Professional Apparel Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Sewing Material, Patterns, and Notions
Watches
Women’s Apparel
Women’s Shoes
Chapter 3. Computers
Highlights
Computer Spending, 2000 to 2004
Computer Information Services
Computers and Computer Hardware for Nonbusiness Use
Computer Software and Accessories for Nonbusiness Use
Chapter 4. Education
Highlights
Education Spending, 2000 to 2004
Board at School
Books and Supplies, College
Books and Supplies, Elementary and High School
Housing at School
School Lunch
Support for College Students
Tuition, College
Tuition, Elementary and High School
Chapter 5. Entertainment
Highlights
Entertainment Spending, 2000 to 2004
Admission to Sports Events
Athletic Gear, Game Tables, and Exercise Equipment
Bicycles
Cable Service and Community Antenna
CD, Tape, Record, and Video Mail Order Clubs
CDs, Audiotapes, and Records
Club Memberships (Social, Recreational, Civic)
Fees for Participant Sports
Fees for Recreational Lessons
Film
Film Processing
Movie, Theater, Opera, and Ballet Tickets
Musical Instruments and Accessories
Pet Food
Pet Purchase, Supplies, Medicines
Pet Services
Photographer’s Fees
Photographic Equipment
Recreational Vehicles, Motorized
Sound Components, Equipment, and Accessories
Television Sets
Toys, Games, Hobbies, and Tricycles
VCRs and Video Disc Players
Veterinary Services
Videocassettes, Tapes, and Discs
Videogame Hardware and Software
Videotape, Disc, and Film Rental
Chapter 6. Financial Products and Services
Highlights
Financial Spending, 2000 to 2004
Accounting Fees
Bank Service Charges
Cash Contributions to Charitable Organizations
Cash Contributions to Educational Institutions
Cash Contributions to Political Organizations
Cash Contributions to Religious Organizations
Cash Gifts
Child Support
Contributions to Retirement Accounts (Nonpayroll Deposits)
Credit Card Membership Fees
Deductions for Government Retirement
Deductions for Private Pensions
Deductions for Social Security
Finance Charges (except Mortgage and Vehicle)
Funeral Expenses
Insurance, Life and Other Personal Except Health
Legal Fees
Lottery and Gambling Losses
Occupational Expenses
Safe Deposit Box Rental
Shopping Club Membership Fees
Tax, Federal Income (Net, after Refund)
Tax, State and Local Income (Net, after Refund)
Chapter 7. Furnishings and Equipment
Highlights
Furnishings and Household Equipment Spending, 2000 to 2004
Appliances, Major
Bathroom Linens
Bedroom Furniture (except Mattresses and Springs)
Bedroom Linens
Closet and Storage Items
Curtains and Draperies
Decorative Items for the Home
Floor Coverings, Nonpermanent
Floor Coverings, Wall-to-Wall
Housewares
Infants’ Equipment and Furniture
Kitchen and Dining Room Furniture
Kitchen and Dining Room Linens
Kitchen Appliances, Small Electric
Lamps and Lighting Fixtures
Laundry and Cleaning Equipment
Lawn and Garden Equipment
Living Room Chairs
Living Room Tables
Mattresses and Springs
Outdoor Equipment
Outdoor Furniture
Plants and Fresh Flowers, Indoor
Power Tools
Sewing Materials for Household Items
Sofas
Wall Units, Cabinets, and Other Furniture
Chapter 8. Gifts for Nonhousehold Members
Highlights
Spending on Gifts for Nonhousehold Members, 2000 to 2004
Gifts of Appliances and Housewares
Gifts of Education Expenses
Gifts of Entertainment
Gifts of Food
Gifts of Health Care Expenses
Gifts of Household Equipment
Gifts of Household Textiles
Gifts of Housekeeping Supplies
Gifts of Infants’ Apparel
Gifts of Jewelry
Gifts of Men’s and Boys’ Apparel
Gifts of Transportation
Gifts of Women’s and Girls’ Apparel
Chapter 9. Groceries
Highlights
Spending on Groceries, 2000 to 2004
Apples
Baby Food
Bacon
Bakery Products, Frozen and Refrigerated
Baking Needs and Miscellaneous Products
Bananas
Biscuits and Rolls
Bread and Cracker Products
Bread (except White)
Bread, White
Butter
Cakes and Cupcakes
Candy and Chewing Gum
Carbonated Drinks, Colas
Carbonated Drinks, Noncolas
Cereal, Ready-to-Eat and Cooked
Cheese
Chicken, Fresh and Frozen
Citrus Fruit, Fresh (except Oranges)
Coffee, Instant and Freeze-Dried
Coffee, Roasted
Cookies
Crackers
Cream
Dairy Products (except Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Ice Cream, and Milk)
Desserts, Prepared
Eggs
Fats and Oils
Fish and Seafood, Canned
Fish and Shellfish, Fresh
Fish and Shellfish, Frozen
Flour
Flour, Prepared Mixes
Frankfurters
Fruit, Canned
Fruit-Flavored Drinks, Noncarbonated
Fruit, Fresh (except Apples, Bananas, Citrus)
Fruit Juice, Canned and Bottled
Fruit Juice, Fresh
Fruit Juice, Frozen
Ground Beef
Ham
Ice Cream and Related Products
Jams, Preserves, and Other Sweets
Lettuce
Lunch Meats (Cold Cuts)
Margarine
Milk, Fresh
Nondairy Cream and Imitation Milk
Nuts
Olives, Pickles, and Relishes
Oranges
Other Nonalcoholic Beverages and Ice
Pasta, Cornmeal, and Other Cereal Products
Peanut Butter
Pies, Tarts, and Turnovers
Pork Chops
Pork (except Bacon, Frankfurters, Ham, Chops, and Sausage)
Potato Chips and Other Snacks
Potatoes, Fresh
Poultry (except Chicken)
Prepared Food (except Salads, Desserts, and Frozen Meals)
Prepared Food, Frozen (except Meals)
Prepared Meals, Frozen
Rice
Roast Beef
Salad Dressing
Salads, Prepared
Salt, Spices, and Other Seasonings
Sauces and Gravies
Sausage
Soups, Canned and Packaged
Steak
Sugar
Sweetrolls, Coffee Cakes, and Doughnuts
Tea
Tomatoes
Vegetable Juice, Fresh and Canned
Vegetables, Canned Beans
Vegetables, Canned Corn
Vegetables, Canned (except Beans and Corn)
Vegetables, Dried Beans
Vegetables, Dried (except Beans)
Vegetables, Fresh (except Lettuce, Potatoes, and Tomatoes)
Vegetables, Frozen
Chapter 10. Health Care
Highlights
Out-of-Pocket Health Care Spending, 2000 to 2004
Dental Services (Out-of-Pocket Expenses)
Drugs, Nonprescription
Drugs, Prescription (Out-of-Pocket Expenses)
Eye Care Services (Out-of-Pocket Expenses)
Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses (Out-of-Pocket Expenses)
Health Insurance, including Medicare (Out-of-Pocket Payments)
Hospital Services Other than Room (Out-of-Pocket Expenses)
Lab Tests and X-Rays (Out-of-Pocket Expenses)
Medicare Premiums
Medicare Supplements, Commercial
Nonphysician Health Care Professional Services (Out-of-Pocket Expenses)
Physician Services (Out-of-Pocket Expenses)
Vitamins, Nonprescription
Chapter 11. Household Services
Highlights
Household Services Spending, 2000 to 2004
Appliance Repair, including Service Center
Babysitting and Child Care in Own Home or Other Home
Care for the Elderly, Invalids, Handicapped
Day Care Centers, Nursery Schools, and Preschools
Gardening and Lawn Care Services
Housekeeping Services
Moving, Storage, and Freight Express
Security System Service Fee
Termite and Pest Control Products and Services
Chapter 12. Housekeeping Supplies
Highlights
Housekeeping Supplies Spending, 2000 to 2004
Cleansing and Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels, and Napkins
Laundry and Cleaning Supplies
Lawn and Garden Supplies
Postage
Stationery, Stationery Supplies, and Giftwrap
Chapter 13. Personal Care
Highlights
Personal Care Spending, 2000 to 2004
Cosmetics, Perfume, and Bath Products
Deodorants, Feminine Hygiene, and Miscellaneous Personal Care Products
Hair Care Products
Oral Hygiene Products
Personal Care Services
Shaving Products
Chapter 14. Reading Material
Highlights
Reading Material Spending, 2000 to 2004
Books (except Book Clubs)
Books Purchased through Book Clubs
Magazine Subscriptions
Magazines, Nonsubscription
Newspaper Subscriptions
Newspapers, Nonsubscription
Chapter 15. Restaurants and Carry-Outs
Highlights
Restaurant Spending, 2000 to 2004
Breakfast and Brunch at Fast-Food Restaurants
Breakfast and Brunch at Full-Service Restaurants
Dinner at Fast-Food Restaurants
Dinner at Full-Service Restaurants
Lunch at Employer and School Cafeterias
Lunch at Fast-Food Restaurants
Lunch at Full-Service Restaurants
Snacks at Employer and School Cafeterias
Snacks at Fast-Food Restaurants
Snacks at Full-Service Restaurants
Snacks at Vending Machines and Mobile Vendors
Chapter 16. Shelter
Highlights
Shelter Spending, 2000 to 2004
Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit Interest
Insurance, Homeowner’s
Insurance, Tenant’s
Maintenance and Repair Materials, Owned Home
Maintenance and Repair Services, Owned Home
Mortgage Interest
Property Management and Security, Owned Home
Property Taxes
Rent
Vacation Homes, Owned
Chapter 17. Telephone
Highlights
Telephone Spending, 2000 to 2004
Cellular Phone Service
Phone Cards
Residential Telephone Service and Pay Phones
Telephones, Answering Machines, and Accessories
Chapter 18. Tobacco
Highlights
Tobacco Products Spending, 2000 to 2004
Cigarettes
Smoking Accessories
Tobacco Products Other than Cigarettes
Chapter 19. Transportation
Highlights
Transportation Spending, 2000 to 2004
Automobile Service Clubs
Car Lease Payments
Cars, New
Cars, Used
Gasoline and Motor Oil (including on Trips)
Mass Transit, Intracity
Oil Change, Lube, and Oil Filters
Parking Fees, excluding Residence
Taxi Fares and Limousine Service (including on Trips)
Tires (Purchased, Replaced, Installed)
Towing Charges
Truck Lease Payments
Trucks, New
Trucks, Used
Vehicle Finance Charges
Vehicle Insurance
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (including Tires, Oil Changes)
Vehicle Rentals (including Rentals on Trips)
Chapter 20. Travel
Highlights
Travel Spending, 2000 to 2004
Airline Fares
Alcoholic Beverages on Trips
Bus Fares, Intercity
Gasoline on Trips
Groceries on Trips
Lodging on Trips
Luggage
Parking Fees and Tolls on Trips
Recreational Expenses on Trips
Restaurant and Carry-Out Food on Trips
Ship Fares
Taxi Fares, Limousine Service, and Local Transportation on Trips
Train Fares, Intercity
Vehicle Rentals on Trips
Chapter 21. Utilities
Highlights
Utilities Spending, 2000 to 2004
Bottled Gas
Electricity
Fuel Oil
Natural Gas
Trash Collection
Water and Sewer
Appendix A: About the Consumer Expenditure Survey
Appendix B: Percent Reporting Expenditure and Amount Spent, Average Quarter, 2004
Appendix C: Spending by Product and Service Ranked by Amount Spent, 2004
Appendix D: Average Annual Spending of Households, 2000 and 2004
Glossary
Who's Buying Household Furnishings
Household Spending
Who's Buying by Race and Hispanic Origin
Who spends how much on what?
Who's Buying Apparel
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